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Barclaycard launches new 27-month interest-free credit card

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Barclaycard regains the number one spot on the balance transfer credit card chart with its 27 months interest-free offering. Should you always go for the longest 0 per cent deal?

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Gas and electricity best buy table

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No one wants to pay over the odds for their gas and electricity. Check our energy best buy table to compare cheap gas and electricity suppliers.

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NatWest and RBS launch 26-month interest-free credit cards

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The battle of the balance transfer cards continues as NatWest and RBS launch new 26-month interest-free credit cards to replace Barclaycard at the top of the best-buy table.

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Why petrol beats diesel when buying a used car

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Opting for a used petrol car is likely to be much more cost effective than the equivalent diesel model, according to new research. We take a closer look.

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How smartphone apps could cut life insurance costs

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Would you share your personal data gathered by a smartphone app with insurers in return for cheaper life or car cover? 68 per cent of UK adults say yes.

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Top deals for credit card first-timers

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It can be tough for credit card virgins to get a top deal on their plastic. However, three great credit building cards from Barclaycard look set to buck the trend.

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Why Tuesday is the best day to book your holiday

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Spend the weekend researching your next trip, but when it comes to booking hold off until Tuesday morning to save money, says journalist Sue Hayward.

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Blog: Is it selfish or financial sense to have one child?

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Is it selfish or financial sense to have one child? Mum-of-one and personal finance journalist Sue Hayward says money matters when it comes to raising a child.

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Who has won the car insurance battle of the sexes?

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Women's car insurance costs rose in the first three months of 2013 but men saw prices fall, according to the latest quarterly Confused.com car insurance price index.

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Smaller gas & electricity firms announce price rises

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Thousands of households who buy gas and electricity from the new breed of smaller suppliers will see sharp increases in their bills in the coming weeks.

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